Thom Welby

Thom Welby

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Thom Welby (D) represents part of Lackawanna County in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he has served since 2021.

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Infrastructure An Amtrak train departs 30th Street Station in Philadelphia in October 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Infrastructure NEPA Lawmakers: Scranton-to-NYC Passenger Rail Service Makes Perfect Sense for Our Region

"Amtrak’s passenger rail service from Scranton to NYC would enhance job growth and tourism for the region."

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